Product comparison · 2 camcorders

Canon Mini DV MV800 vs Canon VIXIA HF M31

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • Mini DV MV800:0.8 MP
    • VIXIA HF M31:3.89 MP
  • Optical zoom
    • Mini DV MV800:20x
    • VIXIA HF M31:15x
  • Digital zoom
    • Mini DV MV800:400x
    • VIXIA HF M31:300x
  • Focal length range
    • Mini DV MV800:53.7 - 1074 mm
    • VIXIA HF M31:4.1 - 61.5 mm
  • Display diagonal
    • Mini DV MV800:6.35 cm (2.5")
    • VIXIA HF M31:6.86 cm (2.7")
  • Minimum illumination
    • Mini DV MV800:2 lx
    • VIXIA HF M31:0.4 lx
  • Battery type
    • Mini DV MV800:NB-2LH, BP-2L14
    • VIXIA HF M31:BP-808
  • Width
    • Mini DV MV800:51 mm
    • VIXIA HF M31:68 mm

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Comparison of Mini DV MV800, VIXIA HF M31
54 specifications
Image sensor1 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers0.8 MP3.89 MP
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCMOS
Optical sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for one400000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers20x15x
Digital zoomDiffers400x300x
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Focal length rangeDiffers53.7 - 1074 mm4.1 - 61.5 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39.5 - 592.5 mm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 mm
Focusingidentical
Normal focusing rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.01 - 1 m
White balanceidentical
Indoor white balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Outdoor white balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers6.35 cm (2.5")6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayLCDLCD
Camera1 differ
Minimum illuminationDiffers2 lx0.4 lx
Photo effectsKnown for oneMosaic, SepiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Videoidentical
Maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH.264
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC
Maximum frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMIYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Video recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.25 h
Battery typeDiffersNB-2LH, BP-2L14BP-808
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers51 mm68 mm
DepthDiffers93 mm123 mm
HeightDiffers130 mm60 mm
WeightDiffers430 g380 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePixela ImageMixer 3SE
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32768 MB
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
SportsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SpotlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TwilightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ArtKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MirrorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for oneMulti Media Card Secure Digital CardUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for oneUSB Direct Print AV S-videoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneMini-DVUnknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/2000 - 1/6 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one113000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source

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